Senior / Principal GeoEnvironmental Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 129,105 - 209,060; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking a Senior / Principal GeoEnvironmental Engineer in San Diego, CA. This senior-level role involves leading solid waste engineering projects, providing technical guidance, and managing client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a strong technical foundation in geotechnical and civil engineering. A PE license is required and having a Master's degree is preferred. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits will be provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of consulting/design experience in geoenvironmental or geotechnical engineering.
• Strong foundation in civil infrastructure and earthwork projects.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex solid waste engineering projects.
• Serve as an advisor providing strategic guidance.
• Oversee project execution from planning to closure.
• Review engineering evaluations and design documents.
• Mentor staff in technical problem-solving.

Skills

Geoenvironmental engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Business development

Project management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Master's degree in geotechnical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Job description

Senior / Principal GeoEnvironmental Engineer

Primary Location: US-CA-San Diego

Additional Locations: US-CA-Los Angeles, US-CA-Long Beach, US-CA-Costa Mesa, US-CA-Santa Barbara, US-CA-Arcadia

Overview

This is a senior-level role involving technical leadership, project delivery, client service, and practice growth across solid waste engineering and consulting assignments, including landfills, expansions, closures, post‑closure monitoring, transfer stations, surface impoundments, geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, solid waste planning, litigation support, and other solid waste management systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex solid waste engineering and consulting projects involving landfills, expansions, closures, post‑closure care and monitoring, transfer stations, surface impoundments, and related solid waste management systems.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing strategic technical guidance, responsive consulting support, and practical solutions to challenging solid waste engineering, operational, permitting, and compliance issues.
• Support practice growth through business development, client relationship management, networking, marketing activities, and preparation of technical and commercial proposals for new and existing solid waste clients.
• Oversee project execution from investigation and planning through permitting, design, construction, operations support, closure, and post‑closure monitoring, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and coordination of subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide senior technical input and quality review for engineering evaluations, design documents, calculations, reports, permit applications, specifications, construction documents, and compliance‑related submittals associated with solid waste facilities.
• Lead or support geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, site evaluations, monitoring programs, and interpretation of subsurface and environmental data to inform design, permitting, and operational decision‑making.
• Support solid waste planning efforts, regulatory strategy, due diligence, and litigation support assignments by preparing or reviewing technical analyses, expert materials, and defensible engineering documentation.
• Mentor and support staff in technical problem‑solving, project execution, client interaction, and professional development within the solid waste engineering practice.
• Travel to client, project, and office locations as needed to support field investigations, design reviews, client meetings, and business development activities.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, or a related engineering discipline (required)
• Master's degree in geotechnical engineering or a related field (preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required; California registration or ability to obtain it promptly is strongly preferred

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years (10+ years preferred) of relevant consulting or design experience focused on geoenvironmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil infrastructure, or heavy civil projects; experience with landfills, dams, mining, sediment management, or similar earth‑work‑intensive projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong technical foundation in geotechnical engineering and civil design, including experience with site characterization, earthwork, slope stability, seepage, foundation design, retaining systems, sediment containment, and related infrastructure analyses.
• Demonstrated success in either business development, marketing, and client relationship management, or recognized technical expertise that strengthens project delivery and elevates practice capabilities.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and industry standards relevant to geotechnical infrastructure, mining, solid waste, water resources, or civil works projects.
• Excellent technical leadership and ability to guide multidisciplinary teams on complex design, analysis, construction, and performance evaluation assignments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced consulting environment, including client demands, project deadlines, field assignments, and travel as needed.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical deliverables and engage effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Regional visibility, industry involvement, or an established professional network that can support client development and market growth (preferred).
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing may be required for field‑based project work.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).

Compensation and Benefits

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $129,105/year / Maximum Salary: $209,060/year (San Diego, Costa Mesa, Santa Barbara)
• Minimum Salary: $134,970/year / Maximum Salary: $218,560/year (Los Angeles, Long Beach, Arcadia)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.